Specifications

IT IS THE PEANUT'S KERNEL SPLIT THROUGH ITS COTILEDONS.

The damages of split peanuts, are classified according the poossibility of being removed through a process, i.e.:

Type 1 Damaged kernels:

Kernels or pieces of kernels that show alteration that cannot be removed through process, i.e:

sprout, frost damage, insect damage, internal mould

Type 2 Damaged kernels:

Kernels or pieces of kernels that show alteration that can be removed through process, i.e:

heat damage, rotten or decay, external mould.

Based on above mentioned distinction, peanuts kernels are classified in 3 grades (qualities), i.e:

MAXIMUM TOLERANCES FOR EACH GRADE

GRADE

DAMAGED KERNELS (%)

FOREIGN MATTERS (%) (1)

TYPE 1

TYPE 2

1,5

0,5

0,1

0,2

2,5

0,3

(1) Earth excluded

Common specifications for all grades:

1.1. Moisture: Maximum NINE PER CENT (9,0%).

2.2. Broken or splits kernels: maximum FOUR PER CENT (4,0%).

From October 1st till April 1st, tolerance is increased up to SIX PER CENT (6%)

2.3. Alive insect infestation.

2.4. Other colour kernels: Maximum ONE PER CENT (1%)

2.5. Altered kernels in its presentation, Maximum FIVE PER CENT (5%)

2.6. Earth: Maximu ZERO COMMA ONE PER CENT (0,1%).

3.0. Objectable smells : Free

4. Aflatoxine: (2 readings)

B1 (PPB)

Maximum

B1+B2+G1+G2 (PPB)

Maximum

5. FFA

Maximum

Until December - %

Maximum

From December to May - %

1,3

Maximum

6. Peroxide- meq/kg

Maximum

Split Peanuts